Burgman 250 1998 Parking brake isnt working

[BURGMANuk]

Hi all

I have a Suzuki Burgman 250 which I got a few weeks ago off a chap that didnt have it long I was told by the owner that the parking brake isnt working.
Could you tell me if the parking brake on a only works at set times I.E hill parking or only when using side stand Im just thinking there maybe a trick to it I not getting. I have also noticed that under the dust covers on the forks there seems to be alot of rust ,Could someone tell whats under the dust covers that could rust,Forks them selfs are very clean / no oil leaks.

Thanks for any help you can give.

[NormanB]

Hi

The parking brake probably just requires adjustement - do you have a handbook?

On the fork seal rust issue - it may be worth dropping the forks out, draining out wahtever oil and water is in there and giving it a good optical bollicking.
You need to examine the surface finish in way of the seal and working area. On reassemble you will need new seals and oil.

Welcome to the forum.

[BURGMANuk]

Thanks for the info i don't have a handbook as yet only just got the burgman.

[BURGMANuk]

any info on how to drop the forks out would be helpfull

[billmeek]

Odds are the parking brake cable is rusted in place and needs to be replaced. Same thing has happened on my 2003 400.

[parcel]

Sfunny neither is mine, perhaps itsa common fault. (mine's a 1999 AN250 Burgy)
My previous Burgman 400 also had the same problem, oh yeh the light goes on, but it dont work.
Hmm.

If anyone wants details (pics and stuff) on the latest mod for a passenger backrest for the 250/400 Burgy (well u gotta keep the wife happy) let me no.


Great site, well done everyone

Parcel

[growler65]

hi,
i posted this on the uk burgman site, it may also help someone here also.
the large bolt in the centre of the caliper is the adjuster.

first, make sure the lever is not pulling the cable, then slacken the locknut which is on the large bolt.
finally, slowly turn the large bolt "in" untill it is allmost binding the brake, then back off a bit more, then try the lever, if too tight back the bolt out a bit more.

when adjusted, just tighten the locknut.

hope this helps